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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Southampton to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Canterbury:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Canterbury costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, South Western Railway to go to Canterbury by train.
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